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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.73 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.73 and 107.46 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.73 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.73 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.73 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 40,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.87/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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